Two Anniversaries

Today also marks the completion of the 50th month since the attacks on America of 9/11. I credit this long period of security to the forward defense polices of the Administration, and to the incredible competence and courage of the American Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines as well as their counterparts in the public safety agencies of the United States.

Thanks to the men and women who have provided the nation’s defense over the past fifty months, and deep gratitude and respect to the families of those who died providing that defense and to those who are recovering from their wounds.